Adolfo Sanchez
OF | Bats/Throws: L/L | 6' 1" 185LBS | Age: 18
MLB Pipeline Rank
REDS: No. 23 |
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2024 177 139 23 30 2 11 .216 .356 .345 .701
Career Minors 177 139 23 30 2 11 .216 .356 .345 .701
AVG HR SB OPS
2024 .216 2 11 .701
Career Minors .216 2 11 .701
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Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2024 2 Teams Minors 45 177 139 23 30 6 3 2 18 30 60 11 2 3 .216 .356 .345 .701
2024 DSL Rojos DSL ROK 24 106 81 17 18 4 1 2 14 19 36 8 1 2 .222 .368 .370 .738
2024 DSL Reds DSL ROK 21 71 58 6 12 2 2 0 4 11 24 3 1 1 .207 .338 .310 .648
2024 2 Teams ROK 45 177 139 23 30 6 3 2 18 30 60 11 2 3 .216 .356 .345 .701

Scouting Report

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Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55

Sanchez is one of the best overall hitters in the class. The outfielder uses a mechanically sound swing to drive the ball to all fields with authority. He features a slightly upward swinging motion, spraying the ball into the gaps. He is a bit wiry right now, but his power is expected to increase as he matures and fills into his body.

Defensively, Sanchez has good reaction times and takes good routes to fly balls. Given his range, ability to get a good jump and plus arm strength potential, he could stick in center field, though transferring to right should be seamless if he’s moved there. Scouts love his confidence and have applauded his overall makeup.

Sanchez trains in the Dominican Republic with Cristian Pimentel, a member of MLB’s Trainer Partnership Program.


2024

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Thought to be one of the best hitters in his class, Sanchez was ranked No. 5 on MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 International Prospects list when the 2024 signing period opened in January. The Reds never shy away from going after top talent on a yearly basis and the $2.7 million they gave Sanchez to sign is the fifth straight signing period they’ve given out at least one seven-figure bonus.

Sanchez has a simple and mechanically sound swing from the left side of the plate, showing the ability to drive the ball to all fields with consistently hard contact, while exhibiting a solid overall approach. He has some loft in his swing and while he’s wiry right now -- he sprays the ball into the gaps -- there should be more power to come with that swing as he fills out his 6-foot-1 frame.

While he’s just an average runner, Sanchez has good instincts with solid reads and routes when tracking flyballs. That could give him the chance to stick in center field long-term, though his plus arm would be an asset should he have to move to right.


Transactions

Team Date Transaction
07/14/2024 OF Adolfo Sanchez assigned to DSL Reds from DSL Rojos.
02/28/2024 OF Adolfo Sanchez assigned to DSL Reds 2.
01/15/2024 Cincinnati Reds signed free agent OF Adolfo Sanchez to a minor league contract.